Acestrorhynchus falcatus (Bloch, 1794)

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Classification	Actinopterygii \| Characiformes \| Acestrorhynchidae
Synonyms	Salmo falcatus, Salmo pulverulentus, Xiphorhamphus ferox, ... more
Common names	Dentudo dorado, Dientón, Vaanijatetra, ... more

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Main reference

Menezes, N.A. 2003. (Ref. 38248)
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Size / Weight / Age

Max length : 27.2 cm SL male/unsexed; (Ref. 35687)

Environment

Benthopelagic; freshwater

Climate / Range

Tropical

South America: Amazon and Orinoco River basins and rivers of Guyana, Suriname and French Guiana.
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Short description

Dorsal spines (total): 2; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9; Anal spines: 3 - 5; Anal soft rays: 21 - 27. Possesses a humeral spot shaped as an oval or inverted teardrop, occupying not less than a quarter of the height of the body; caudal peduncle with a black spot covering between one third and almost the totality of its depth (Ref. 52916).

Attains a length of around 20 cm. As indicated by its dentition and body form, it is a formidable predator which feeds exclusively on fish. Ubiquitous species but is frequently found throughout the length of waters with moderate flow. Reproduction begins with the onset of the rainy season (Ref. 12225).


IUCN Red List Status (Ref. 57073)	Threat to humans
Not Evaluated	Harmless

Human uses
Fisheries: minor commercial


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Estimation of some characteristics with mathematical models

Resilience (Ref. 69278)


Vulnerability (Ref. 59153)	Price category (Ref. 80766)
Low vulnerability (23 of 100)	Not marketed/unknown

Entered by Torres, Armi G.

Modified by Torres, Armi G.

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